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Using the Direct Cursor

The direct cursor allows you to enter text anywhere on a page.

To set the behavior of the direct cursor, choose Tools - Options - OpenOffice.org Writer - Formatting Aids.

1. On the Tools bar, click the Direct Cursor icon .

2. Click in a free space in the text document. The mouse pointer changes to reflect the alignment that will be applied to the text that you type:

   Align left

   Centered

   Align right

3. Type your text. OpenOffice.org automatically inserts the required number of blank lines, and, if the options are enabled, tabs and spaces.

Related Topics

Templates and Styles

Creating a Document Template

Changing the Default Template

Index

text, cursor

entering text with direct cursor

direct cursor, settings

writing with direct cursor

cursor,direct cursor

settings,direct cursor

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